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Antique Wall Mirror. French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, Circa 1850
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Antique Wall Mirror. French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 15 February 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique wall mirror. A French, gilt gesso oval mirror with ornate frame, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Superb detail and appealing hues

Displaying a desirable aged patina

Gilt gesso shows wear commensurate with age

Original mirror plate shows sought after light foxing

Bold foliate surmount with scrolled leaf detail to each side

Frame edge decorated with laurel wreath border

Display shelf beneath the mirror plate a useful candle platform

Long-drop base with further ornate foliage

This is a fascinating and wonderfully decorative antique wall mirror. Showing desirable light foxing to the original mirror plate and bold gilt gesso forms, this is a fine addition to any wall. Delivered polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28cm (11'')

Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Height: 65cm (25.5'')

Mirror Plate Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Mirror Plate Height: 24cm (9.5'')

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Our Ref: 18.6618

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA737499
Dealers Internal Reference
18.6618
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Description
This is an antique wall mirror.
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A French, gilt gesso oval mirror with ornate frame, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Superb detail and appealing hues

Displaying a desirable aged patina

Gilt gesso shows wear commensurate with age

fig 1. An ornate antique French oval wall mirror featuring elaborate gilt gesso carvings, scrollwork, and an integrated display shelf.
fig 1. Antique Wall Mirror. French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, Circa 1850

Original mirror plate shows sought after light foxing

Bold foliate surmount with scrolled leaf detail to each side

Frame edge decorated with laurel wreath border

Display shelf beneath the mirror plate a useful candle platform

fig 2. An ornate antique French oval wall mirror featuring elaborate gilt gesso carvings, scrollwork, and an integrated display shelf.
fig 2. Antique Wall Mirror. French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, Circa 1850

Long-drop base with further ornate foliage

This is a fascinating and wonderfully decorative antique wall mirror. Showing desirable light foxing to the original mirror plate and bold gilt gesso forms, this is a fine addition to any wall. Delivered polished and ready for the home.

fig 3. An ornate antique French oval wall mirror featuring elaborate gilt gesso carvings, scrollwork, and an integrated display shelf.
fig 3. Antique Wall Mirror. French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, Circa 1850

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28cm (11'')

Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Height: 65cm (25.5'')

Mirror Plate Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Mirror Plate Height: 24cm (9.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. An ornate antique French oval wall mirror featuring elaborate gilt gesso carvings, scrollwork, and an integrated display shelf.
fig 4. Antique Wall Mirror. French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, Circa 1850

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.6618

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror to the 1850s.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA737499
Dealers Internal Ref
18.6618
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An ornate antique French oval wall mirror featuring elaborate gilt gesso carvings, scrollwork, and an integrated display shelf. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An ornate antique French oval wall mirror featuring elaborate gilt gesso carvings, scrollwork, and an integrated display shelf.
Antique Wall Mirror. French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, Circa 1850
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An ornate antique French oval wall mirror featuring elaborate gilt gesso carvings, scrollwork, and an integrated display shelf.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Wall Mirrors]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Wood, Gesso, Glass]
  • Colour[Gold]
  • MotifsScrollwork, Floral carvings, Integrated shelf, Acorn finial
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Gilt gesso mirrors are decorative looking glasses crafted with a plaster-like material applied over a wood base, then painted or leafed in gold to create ornate relief ornamentations popular in 19th-century interior design.

These mirrors typically utilise a carved wooden base, covered in layers of gesso (a mixture of plaster and binder) and finely sculpted, then finished with gold leaf or metallic paint.

Authentication involves examining the backing boards, hand-carved details, oxidisation and foxing on the original mercury or silvered glass, and the cracking patterns in the aged gesso layer.

An ornate gold mirror serves as a striking focal point when contrasted against minimalist walls, or used above a simple mantelpiece to balance contemporary furniture with historic texture.

Maintenance requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners, moisture, and chemical solvents that can damage fragile gilded surfaces.
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